Since the pandemic began, mental health claims in Canada have surged by 132%, significantly impacting workplace productivity. Learn how employers can support their employees’ well-being and improve overall business performance.
Recent studies reveal that organ transplants and genetic interventions can influence human behavior, raising ethical concerns.
Employers are now offering genetic testing as a benefit, aiming to improve mental health treatment and reduce healthcare costs. This blog explores the ethical implications, privacy concerns, and accessibility issues that come with this innovative approach.
June 4, 2024 From Western Standard A 50-year-old Canadian woman has been diagnosed with auto-brewery syndrome, a rare medical condition where the body produces alcohol internally, mimicking the effects of drunkenness. This diagnosis came after she was repeatedly misdiagnosed over two years, highlighting the challenges in identifying this uncommon disorder. What is Auto-Brewery Syndrome? Auto-brewery […]
May 23, 2024 From Medscape Recent research has shed light on the adverse effects of consuming ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) on brain health, revealing an independent risk factor for cognitive decline and stroke. This study, conducted over more than a decade, emphasizes the importance of food choices on neurological outcomes, independent of other dietary patterns. Food […]
People who go to school with other pupils diagnosed with some form of mental health problem are, in fact, by their mid-30s, more likely to be diagnosed with psychiatric conditions, according to a new study.
Patients on anti-obesity medications and their dietary indulgences have now stumbled upon new opportunities in developing “Ozempic Burgers.” Learn what new products have a way of changing “implicit” weight biases and, with that, reverse course in the food industry.
A new survey demonstrates how badly employees long for summer flexibility yet generally perceive themselves as too busy and stressed actually to enjoy it. Find the challenges and answers in balancing employees’ needs with the business’s needs.
A recent study suggests that exercising in the evening offers the most significant health benefits, including reduced mortality and cardiovascular risks, especially for adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
An Alberta worker’s claim for psychological injury in a toxic work environment was denied due to lack of objective evidence. Discover the case details and implications for workplace injury claims.